Create Your Killer
Create Your Killer

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Create Your Killer

2019
Movie
7 min
English

Create Your Killer is the story of three young people, Amanda, Adam and Isabella, staying in playing videogames on a Saturday evening. Suddenly they find a VHS-tape with the game "Create Your Killer" and everything changes.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Tali B. RubinsteinGenres: Documentary, Crime

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the unsettling world of true crime fandom, exploring the motivations and behaviors of individuals who become obsessed with real-life murderers. It examines how people engage with violent crime through media, books, and online communities, raising questions about empathy, fascination, and the ethical boundaries of consuming true crime content.

Critical Reception

The documentary received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its thought-provoking exploration of a niche and often controversial subculture. Some praised its objective approach, while others found it a bit detached or lacking deeper psychological analysis.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a compelling, albeit unsettling, look into the psychology of true crime enthusiasts.

  • Raises important questions about our societal fascination with violence and the ethics of its consumption.

  • The documentary's straightforward presentation effectively allows the subject matter to speak for itself.

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Fun Fact

The documentary's director, Tali B. Rubinstein, focused on the paradox of how genuine empathy can sometimes lead individuals to morbid fascination with horrific events.

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